Nuevo Amanecer

In 2012, Catholic Relief Services launched the Borderlands project to connect coffee growers in Nariño with the specialty market, offering farmers who had been divided by regional conflict a new path to prosperity through collaboration. Agrocafe El Tambo is one of the farmer associations that emerged from this effort. They chose to brand their coffee as Nuevo Amanecer, Spanish for “New Dawn,” as a nod to the paradigm shift. Each year, we reserve the highest-scoring coffees from the participating associations exclusively for our 2-bag Single Origin subscribers. This year, Nuevo Amanecer was a standout, with syrupy sweetness and complex interplay of pomegranate and red-grape tones. 

Pronunciation: New-wAY-VO Ah-mON-Es-Sare

Sourced from the high-elevation landscapes of Colombia · Nariño, Nuevo Amanecer represents the meticulous work of producer Agrocafe El Tambo. This selection, brought to market by Counter Culture Coffee, highlights the distinct character often found in coffees from this specific region, where complex microclimates frequently contribute to vibrant acidity and deep, layered profiles.

When evaluating a coffee with notes of syrupy sweetness, pomegranate, and red-grape, it is helpful to reference the flavor wheel to better identify the nuances of fruit-forward profiles. While every harvest is unique, coffees from Nariño are frequently celebrated for their bright, clean cup profiles and structural complexity. Nuevo Amanecer serves as a compelling example of the regional potential, offering a balanced experience that bridges the gap between intense fruit clarity and a rich, lingering mouthfeel. This lot invites drinkers to explore the intersection of traditional processing and the specific terroir of El Tambo.